Overview
I'm a copy editor and proofreader dedicated to helping authors communicate their ideas clearly. I love using my passion for grammar and spelling to help authors fine-tune a story or deliver a message.With more than 20 years of professional publishing experience and more than 10 years of freelance experience, I have worked on a wide range of projects in educational and trade publishing. From textbooks and online courses to trade books and website material, I can edit it all!In addition to my extensive editorial experience, I am a journalist as well as a certified school librarian and teacher who brings a passion for reading and communication to every editing project.
Services
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Middle Grade
Romance
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Aug, 2011 —
Present
Serve as freelance copy editor, proofreader, development editor, project manager, and fact checker for various publishing clients. Proficient in markup in both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Recent topics include life sciences, earth sciences, computer networking, MIS, database processing, anthropology, mathematics, philosophy, English as a second language (ESL), health, communications, child development, esthetics, history and political science, studio art, English language arts (ELA), writing/rhetoric, fashion, and genetics, among others. Experience in both fiction and nonfiction across a wide range of audiences in both educational and professional fields as well as rights and permissions and photo research.
Elm Street Publishing Services, division of Integra Software Services
Aug, 2007 —
Aug, 2011
(about 4 years)
Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated members of project editorial team: 12 in-house staff (11 project editors and art manager) and freelance project editors, copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers.
Oversaw all aspects of project management for higher education textbook production: project startup, scheduling, design, photo research, permissions, copyediting, sample pages/prototyping, typesetting, proofreading, indexing, and printing.
Ensured profitability of department through increased efficiency and cost-saving measures.
Coordinated daily with India-based art and composition team counterparts on schedule and quality issues.
Traveled domestically to visit clients and to India to consult with counterparts and management.
Rainbow Creative Concepts
Jun, 2005 —
Aug, 2007
(about 2 years)
Performed all aspects of development of early childhood (pre-K to sixth grade) textbooks and learning materials. Tasks included writing, content editing, indexing, copyediting, and proofreading of manuscript and page proofs as well as correlation of standards and creation of assessments.
Hired and supervised freelancers for writing, editing, proofreading, indexing, and correlating to specific project standards.
Managed schedules and budgets and coordinated efforts with publisher contacts.
Monitored design process and interacted directly with compositors and other vendors.
Elm Street Publishing Services
Aug, 2002 —
Jun, 2005
(almost 3 years)
Managed production of college textbooks from manuscript to production. Subjects ranged from mathematics and science to English, literature, and social sciences.
Served as liaison for authors (professors), publisher contacts, and other vendors, both nationally and internationally.
Solely responsible for maintaining both schedule and budget for multiple projects.
Supervised creation and implementation of design and other technical aspects of production.
Aided in the writing development of several textbooks.
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Start speaking Spanish today―the visual wayPicture yourself conversing casually in Spanish. Learn Spanish with Pictures makes it possible! Supported by full-color graphics, these quick lessons... read more
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"Twisty plots, fantastic characters, and pitch-perfect pacing. Fabulous!" —ALLISON BRENNAN, New York Times bestselling authorHer life must be forfeit for his to be redeemedHistorian Sarah Munr... read more
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A fiery woman who won't be tamed A powerful Highland chief by her side A passion neither can denyBrenda Grant's abusive first marriage taught her that she's better off on her own. But when her... read more
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Evan Griffith has had a hell of a day... And that was before he met the stunning, sexy woman having a meltdown.Evan Griffith has had many careers in his life. But who knew working for his fami... read more
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This cowboy's finally coming home for ChristmasZach Garrett is home from war, haunted by PTSD, trying to fit in to what has become an alien world. With the holidays fast approaching, his uncle... read more
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When the West was wild and man's law favored the few... These extraordinary women could be found...in the heart of an outlaw.When three young children show up on outlaw Tait Trinity's doorstep... read more
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He'll have to play his cards just right for her to take a chance on him... Megan Montgomery has always been careful...except that one time she threw caution to the wind and hooked up with a se... read more
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Dealing with your boss is never easy...falling in love with him is even harder. In the Eye of the StormHolly Abrams can't believe her demanding...and unbelievably sexy...boss, Stephen Ballinge... read more
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"Utter rockstar perfection. I dare you to stop reading until the end."—#1 New York Times Bestselling Author RACHEL VAN DYKEN for One More MomentDylan Anders is making amends ...to his family .... read more
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He's always had a way with the ladies She won't give him the time of day Sparks fly when two hearts in motion collide. Florist Joey Reeves is working overtime to stay away from Lou Cortez, the... read more
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"Deeply romantic, scintillating, and absolutely delicious."—SYLVIA DAY, New York Times bestselling author for Highland HellcatNewly Minted Laird Seeks Wife, Preferably Handy and ResourcefulLai... read more
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Val Flores has always loved being a Soccer Sister. She and her best friend Makena have been part of the super competitive Brookville Breakers for a long time now, and she knows there's nothing... read more
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The Dash Book - New EditionMaking A Difference With Your Life!We are often remembered by the date we were born, and the date we die. But, as Linda Ellis so eloquently put it in her 1996 poem, ... read more
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"I bet you a kiss you can't resist me."Game on.Rena Jackson is ready. She's worked her tail off to open up her own hair salon, and she's almost ready to quit her job at the dive bar. Rena's al... read more
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His loyalty is to his family. But his heart belongs to her.Eldest son Colt Garrett is the biggest, strongest and steadiest of the Garrett brothers. Colt accepts his responsibilities, knowing h... read more
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"A complex, dark and chilling thriller"—RT Book ReviewsHe's taking back his honor, his freedom, and the woman he loves.Rafe Montfort was a decorated Green Beret, the best of the best, until a ... read more
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One Boston Phoenix + One New York Dragon = Scorching HeatYou think it's tough being a dragon? It's a piece of cake compared to being a phoenix shifter. Dragon shifters just have to worry about... read more
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"Historical romance devotees will enjoy Michels's adoring use of some of the classic tropes of the genre — the spare heir, the wrong brother as hero, the heroine in men's clothing — but what m... read more
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"The elements of this winning romance are definitely in sync." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWHe's always looked to the stars Now she's the brightest light in his universe. Brilliant astrop... read more
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My sweet, sexy Penny has a dark side. Just like me.I will have her. And then I will lose her, and suffer a lifetime of regret.Rampage. Everyone loves him. He is Redemption's top heavyweight fi... read more
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Fans of Alex Morgan's The Kicks will love this new series by former soccer player, coach, and motivational speaker Andrea Montalbano about a group of friends and the lessons they learn through... read more
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Eve has a problem with clutter. Too much stuff and too easily acquired, it confronts her in every corner and on every surface in her house. When she pledges to tackle the worst offender, her h... read more
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"That's it, I'm moving to Canada." It's been threatened before, but maybe this time it's for real. If you or someone you know is discontented, distressed, or downright disturbed, maybe the Gre... read more
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